ABOUT
The Center for Crowdfunding Research at the University of Agder’s School of Business and Law is recognized as one of the leading centers for crowdfunding research and practice in Europe. The center is led by a team of passionate researchers standing at the forefront of alternative finance research, while being actively engaged in raising awareness, education and public debate.
Our research covers cognitive and psychological aspects of crowdfunding investment and non-investment behavior; gender aspects in investor and fundraising behavior; macro-level indicators of national crowdfunding market development and friendliness, crowdfunding marketing strategies, and predictors of crowdfunding campaign success. Such research spans across both investment and non-investment models and platforms, as well as carried out in a variety of national and cultural contexts.
In addition to our research work, we have launched a unique educational program on crowdfunding, bringing together students, industry and crowdfunding platforms to solve real life scenarios and cases. The program enhances crowdfunding skills among recent graduates and participating organizations in industries where such competencies are needed for project development and execution.
Finally, our team is engaged in a variety of outreach activities. These include international training and educational seminars in multiple countries and institutions; the provision of expert advice to public hearings and debate; and the provision of guidance and support to individuals and organizations considering crowdfunding for their projects in a wide range of industries.
TEAM
Prof. Rotem Shneor
Professor
Center founder and leader, specializing in cognitive and psychological aspects of crowdfunding adoption and behavior; drivers of crowdfunding success, as well as macro-level understanding of crowdfunding market mechanisms and development.
rotem.shneor (at) uia.no
Daniel Berliner
Prof. Kalanit Efrat
Professor
Senior researcher studying crowdfunding contribution motivations and behavior, and crowdfunding as action for enhancement of human well-being.
kalanit.efrat (at) uia.no
Fengya Zhu
Prince Baah-Peprah
PhD Research Fellow
Researcher interested in identifying the marketing strategies used for crowdfunding campaign promotions in different models and contexts.
prince.baah-peprah (at) uia.no
Anders Rykkja
PhD Research Fellow
Researcher studying the criteria influencing investment decision making in equity crowdfunding of high risk, early stage technological ventures.
PhD Research Fellow
Researcher interested in analyzing crowdlending behavior, default prediction, and platform survival.
PhD Research Fellow
Researcher interested in crowdfunding as an innovative business model in the cultural and creative sector.
daniel.berliner (at) uia.no
fengya.zhu (at) uia.no
anders.rykkja (at) inn.no
Our Graduates
Dr. Priscilla Serwaah
Researcher interested in gender perspectives in equity crowdfunding behavior in general and with respect to female entrepreneurs and investors in particular
priscilla.serwaah (at) uia.no
AFFILIATED RESEARCHERS
Dr. Emmanuel James Chao
Dr. Amila Buddhika Sirisena
Dr. Liang Zhao
Mzumbe University, Tanzania
Head of Resource and Incubation Center at Mzumbe University.
University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Lecturer of Marketing at University of Ruhuna.
Leicester University
Lecturer in Marketing Strategy.
ejchao (at) mzumbe.ac.tz
amila (at) badm.ruh.ac.lk
lz218 (at) leicester.ac.uk